The U.S. Interior Department is taking actions to expand energy development opportunities in Alaska’s federal lands including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. President Trump signed an executive order in January, titled Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential, to maximize the development and production of natural resources located on both federal and…...
Alaskan crude oil production is forecast to rise by 16,000 barrels per day (b/d) year-on-year during 2026 to 438,000 b/d, according to a March 19 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase in crude oil production in the state can be attributed to two new oil developments: the Nuna and Pikka projects…....
U.S. President Donald Trump on March 15 signed a joint resolution disapproving the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) rule named “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.”, in order to boost offshore energy development initiatives. This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the BOEM and published under the previous administration in September 2024. The…...
The Bureau of Land Management’s New Mexico State Office leased seven parcels totaling 1,317 acres for $20.67 million in its quarterly oil and gas sale, according to a Feb. 21 press release. The auction proceeds will be shared between the federal government and New Mexico. BLM New Mexico conducts oil and gas lease sales quarterly…...
State taxes and fees on gasoline and diesel fuel as of the start of 2025 have averaged $0.33 per gallon (gal) of gasoline and $0.35/gal of diesel fuel, according to a Feb. 21 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Average taxes on diesel and gasoline have remained largely flat, rising by less than…...
President Donald Trump on Feb. 14 signed an executive order establishing a council to guide the U.S. towards energy dominance. The National Energy Dominance Council is tasked with providing advice on how best to exercise the President’s authority to increase domestic energy production, including recommending a strategy with long-range goals for achieving energy dominance by…...
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed an order, directing the U.S. Department of Energy to take actions to advance President Trump’s energy agenda. The department outlined a number of actions to implement President Trump’s executive orders including expanding energy production, advancing energy innovation, enabling next generation nuclear power technology, and strengthening grid reliability. As part…...
Oil and coal were utilized in the electricity generation mix in New England, due to curtailed generation from natural gas fired power plants from January 18 to January 22, 2025 according to a Feb. 5 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Below seasonal normal temperatures in the eastern U.S. during the week of…...
U.S. average retail gasoline prices during 2025 are estimated to decline by 11 cents per gallon (gal), or three percent compared to 2024, and a further 18 cents/gal, or six percent during 2025, according to an Jan. 22 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The price decrease over the next two years can…...
Brent crude oil prices are expected to decline from an average of $81 per barrel (b) during 2024 to $74/b in 2025 and $66/b in 2026, according to an Jan. 21 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency’s price decline expectations can be attributed to slower demand growth and robust global growth…...
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a series of executive actions on Jan. 20, declaring a national energy emergency, initiating fossil fuel expansion, and withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. These actions represent a sharp departure from former President Biden’s renewable energy and climate-focused policies. The declaration of a national energy emergency seeks to…...
Brent crude oil prices averaged $81 per barrel (b) during 2024, largely similar to the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast of $82/b made during January 2024, according to a Jan. 17 report published by the agency. During January 2024, the agency forecasted that market supply and demand fundamentals would be largely balanced during the year,…...